MINUTES
University Technology Committee
February 9, 2009
Members Present:
David Jaffee-Vice-Chairperson
Scott Bennett
Michael Biagini
Peter Braza
Richard Crosby
Faith Hall
Michael Kuscak
Joe Lynch - Representing Marsha Lupi
Jerry Merckel
Deb Miller
Marianne Roberts
Mark Smith
Barbara Tuck
Tom Van Schoor
Bobby Waldrup
Others Present:
Kathy Brown
Rick Buck
Terry Cavanaugh
Jeff Durfee
Kathy Hughes
John Sharp
Fred Sudler
David Jaffee called the UTC meeting to order at 10:00am.
Approval of Minutes:
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December 8, 2008 - Minutes approved with no corrections
January 12, 2009 - Minutes approved with the following correction: Item 2: "Barbara
Tuck, Faculty Association Representative also reported that the Faculty was not happy
with the current policy regarding computer administrators. David Jaffee indicated that
Department Chairs are meeting with President Delaney tomorrow to discuss this
issue."
No Announcements
Content Management System - Faith Hall reported that:
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SACS review of the web pages ends this week
Marketing & Publications is building a library of images that can be used on web pages
Go live date for CMS was to be February 16th but it will most likely be delayed
All of A&F & ITS web pages have been migrated into CMS and over 48 individuals have
been trained.
Webmaster Forum with Garry Houser on February 26th from 12-1pm (brown bag
lunch) at UNF Hall. Gary would like to have questions sent to him in advance of the
meeting.
Course Catalogue is now being built
Training Manual will be available for all CMS users
Internet Presence Committee - Scott Bennett reported that:
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The committee has made great progress with the Home Page making the view more
navigational.
Continuing to develop the templates for the 1st click in page.
IPC Focus group will be meeting to give input and comments about the Home Page
and Template for web pages in the next few weeks.
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Redesign of web pages will be contingent on the unit's migration schedule.
Distance Learning Committee - Deb Miller reported that:
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The committee met on January 27 and discussed faculty support for teaching online,
Elluminate and iTunesU. The next meeting is scheduled for February 17 at 2:00pm
Campus Technology Committee - Terry Cavanaugh reported that:
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Action Item from CTC on Elluminate:
"After consideration of several viable products and input from faculty, the Campus
Technology Committee recommends Elluminate as the synchronous tool solution for
the University. CTC recommends pricing, hosting options, and Bb integration be
further investigated for a small initial adoption. The initial phase would be for groups
who have already made formal requests; including Graduate Studies and some
undergraduate courses in CCEC."
David Jaffee asked for a motion to support and the UTC unanimously approved this
action item.
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Questions regarding funding of Elluminate were presented. Fred Sudler indicated that
ITS will submit the budget request for the initial support of Elluminate to Joann
Campbell of ASC.
SKYPE (software that allows phone calls over the Internet): Terry asked why this is
being blocked as this is the communication tool that is used throughout the state. Jeff
Durfee indicated that this has always been blocked and it is not being allowed to be
downloaded on University computers because we have no way of controlling the
software. Importance of SKYPE to faculty is that it is the only way they can
communicate with state agencies. Jeff Durfee will meet with the CTC to evaluate other
ways to use phone calls over the Internet.
GOT - No Report
Blackboard - Deb Miller reported that:
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Bb8 pilot is going well; participants include the CCB e-Learning initiative, as well as 4
instructors and about 400 students. They are planning to upgrade to Bb8 for the fall
2009 semester
The Bb Team is also working on a technical plan for implementation of data retention
plan.
IT Security Action Team - No Report
Banner 8 Upgrade - Michael Biagini reported that:
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All Banner systems will be unavailable beginning Friday, Feb 13 until Monday, Feb 16
Cashiers Office will close business at 2pm on Thursday, Feb 12th
All Payroll issues must be sent to Payroll by Noon on Thursday
Detailed schedule is available through Campus Update and linked to Financial Systems
My Wings will have a redirect for Blackboard and Web Access. It was suggested that a
link to the Library also be added and Michael will add that link.
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Controller's Office will be moving to their new location in UNF Hall on Friday, so
business will be limited
New Business:
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New ITS Ticketing System - Peter Braza asked if there are guidelines for response
times once a ticket is created and if they report on the time it takes to respond. Kathy
Hughes indicated that there are General SLA's located on the ITS web site.
Meeting adjourned at 10:31am. The next meeting of the University Technology Committee will be held
on Monday, March 9th at 10:00am in the Matthews Building, Room 1104.